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Duchess of York shares cancer experiences as she joins Corrie star for visit

Duchess of York shares cancer experiences as she joins Corrie star for visit

Duchess of York shares cancer experiences as she joins Corrie star for visit

09 October 2024

The duchess visited the Nightingale Centre in Wythenshawe, Manchester, with Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor.


Reeves may need tax increases worth £25 billion – IFS

Reeves may need tax increases worth £25 billion – IFS

Reeves may need tax increases worth £25 billion – IFS

09 October 2024

The Chancellor will deliver her first Budget on October 30.


Oldest working royal Duke of Kent, 89, joined by duchess for birthday tribute

Oldest working royal Duke of Kent, 89, joined by duchess for birthday tribute

Oldest working royal Duke of Kent, 89, joined by duchess for birthday tribute

09 October 2024

Three pipers from Royal Scots Dragoon Guards played for the duke outside his Kensington Palace home, Wren House.


Getting assisted dying law wrong ‘too terrible to contemplate’, MPs warned

Getting assisted dying law wrong ‘too terrible to contemplate’, MPs warned

Getting assisted dying law wrong ‘too terrible to contemplate’, MPs warned

09 October 2024

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will introduce a private members’ bill (PMB) on assisted dying after topping a ballot.


Vardy ordered to pay Rooney further £100k in Wagatha costs battle

Vardy ordered to pay Rooney further £100k in Wagatha costs battle

Vardy ordered to pay Rooney further £100k in Wagatha costs battle

09 October 2024

Lawyers for Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney have been in court in London in a dispute over legal costs.


Starmer accused of ‘opening the door’ to tax and borrowing changes in Budget

Starmer accused of ‘opening the door’ to tax and borrowing changes in Budget

Starmer accused of ‘opening the door’ to tax and borrowing changes in Budget

09 October 2024

The Prime Minister said he would not be drawn on such matters ahead of the Budget on October 30.


Starmer: Sovereignty of Falkland Islands and Gibraltar not up for negotiation

Starmer: Sovereignty of Falkland Islands and Gibraltar not up for negotiation

Starmer: Sovereignty of Falkland Islands and Gibraltar not up for negotiation

09 October 2024

Concerns over the territories were raised after the Government announced its decision to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands.


Train passenger fears criminal record over £1.90 fare underpayment

Train passenger fears criminal record over £1.90 fare underpayment

Train passenger fears criminal record over £1.90 fare underpayment

09 October 2024

Sam Williamson said he is being prosecuted by Government-owned operator Northern because he used a railcard at the wrong time.


Major route closed as flood warnings continue

Major route closed as flood warnings continue

Major route closed as flood warnings continue

09 October 2024

National Highways said the A1 in Co Durham was likely to be closed throughout Wednesday morning as more than 50 flood alerts remain across England.


Two teenage boys murdered in Bristol in case of mistaken identity, court told

Two teenage boys murdered in Bristol in case of mistaken identity, court told

Two teenage boys murdered in Bristol in case of mistaken identity, court told

09 October 2024

Two adults and three teenage boys have gone on trial charged with the murders of Mason Rist and Max Dixon.


Ex-British soldier Daniel Khalife ‘gathered names of special forces personnel’

Ex-British soldier Daniel Khalife ‘gathered names of special forces personnel’

Ex-British soldier Daniel Khalife ‘gathered names of special forces personnel’

09 October 2024

The 23-year-old is on trial accused of passing secret information to Iran.


Fact check: Crown Prosecution Service decides which cases to charge

Fact check: Crown Prosecution Service decides which cases to charge

Fact check: Crown Prosecution Service decides which cases to charge

09 October 2024

The Home Secretary does not have responsibility for the decisions of the CPS, which are taken independently of Government.


Post Office boss told not to ‘dig into the past’ by top lawyer, inquiry hears

Post Office boss told not to ‘dig into the past’ by top lawyer, inquiry hears

Post Office boss told not to ‘dig into the past’ by top lawyer, inquiry hears

09 October 2024

Nick Read said he was not made aware of the ‘scale and enormity’ of the Horizon IT scandal before taking the top job.


Tributes paid to Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert after death aged 100

Tributes paid to Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert after death aged 100

Tributes paid to Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert after death aged 100

09 October 2024

Her family said she was a ‘beloved matriarch’ who would be hugely missed.


Airlines may have to ‘hold people on the plane’ due to EU border rules – easyJet

Airlines may have to ‘hold people on the plane’ due to EU border rules – easyJet

Airlines may have to ‘hold people on the plane’ due to EU border rules – easyJet

09 October 2024

Johan Lundgren, easyJet’s chief executive, said being unable to disembark passengers is a ‘worst case’ consequence.


Letby ‘hurt’ and ‘distressed’ after doctors called her ‘murderer’, inquiry told

Letby ‘hurt’ and ‘distressed’ after doctors called her ‘murderer’, inquiry told

Letby ‘hurt’ and ‘distressed’ after doctors called her ‘murderer’, inquiry told

09 October 2024

The Thirlwall Inquiry heard that a statement from the nurse was read out in a meeting with consultants ahead of her planned return to the unit.


Schools with falling pupil numbers may run ‘mixed-age classes’ due to pressures

Schools with falling pupil numbers may run ‘mixed-age classes’ due to pressures

Schools with falling pupil numbers may run ‘mixed-age classes’ due to pressures

09 October 2024

More primary schools will face ‘significant financial strife’ unless funding is increased or cost-cutting measures are taken, a report has said.


Life is better without alcohol, say Royal Parks Half Marathon charity runners

Life is better without alcohol, say Royal Parks Half Marathon charity runners

Life is better without alcohol, say Royal Parks Half Marathon charity runners

09 October 2024

Gillian Silverthorn, Patrick Fox and Carl Davey stopped drinking alcohol and are running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for charity Alcohol Change UK.


Jury ‘irretrievably compromised’ in trial of girl accused of attempted murder

Jury ‘irretrievably compromised’ in trial of girl accused of attempted murder

Jury ‘irretrievably compromised’ in trial of girl accused of attempted murder

09 October 2024

The jury has been discharged in the trial of a 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at a school in Ammanford, South Wales.


EBay announces sales restrictions on e-bikes and batteries from end of October

EBay announces sales restrictions on e-bikes and batteries from end of October

EBay announces sales restrictions on e-bikes and batteries from end of October

09 October 2024

The site said only “eligible business sellers” will be allowed to list e-bikes and e-bike batteries after this date.


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